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The application period for our MISS Fellowships has closed and will reopen December 1st, 2022


We are pleased to offer several unique research experiences in the spring/summer 2022 to MISS members through partnerships with other shark science organizations. 

Please note participants in any MISS programs must be fully vaccinated.

Eugenie Clark Field Research Skills and Leadership Program

New College of Florida is offering paid training experiences in shark research. Interns will receive mentorship from scientists from New College of Florida, Havenworth Coastal Conservation, Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, and Minorities in Shark Sciences and participate in on-vessel field-based research and public outreach work. Participants will receive hands-on experience deploying gear, handling, identifying, tagging, and releasing sharks, rays and bony fish, as well as collecting biological (morphological measurements, blood and tissue samples) and environmental (water quality) data. Additionally, participants will learn to design and deliver public outreach content on the biology, ecology, and conservation concerns of local shark and ray species. Participants may also assist with processing biological samples, maintaining sampling gear and water quality monitoring equipment, and recording, entering, and managing data.
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Oceans Research Institute
We are partnering with Oceans Research Institute in South Africa to provide research experiences for MISS members. This is a one month internship program. In the spirit of supporting local researchers, MISS will fund 4 fellowships for South African women and gender minorities of color. You can find more information about Oceans Research Institute and the research program by clicking the links below.  The deadline to apply is February 28th.
To apply please complete the following steps:

1. Be a member/become a member of MISS
2. Apply via: 
https://www.oceans-research.com/application-form/  selecting the option “MISS” for “Where did you hear about us?”
3. Send a motivation letter (2 pages max) to fieldcourse@oceans-research.com with the subject “MISS-ORI sponsorship application”
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Love the Oceans

We are partnering with Love the Oceans in Mozambique to provide 2 research experiences for MISS members July 3rd-August 7th with the possibility of going a week early to get your PADI Open Water Certification. Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend. You can find out more about the program by clicking the link below. Applications for this program are now closed.
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Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

 We are partnering with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Massachusetts to provide a research experience for a MISS member June 5th-July 15th, 2022. Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend. You can find out more about the program by clicking the link below. Applications for this program are now closed.
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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

 We are partnering with the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to provide a research experience for a MISS member May-August 2022 (15 weeks, start and end date flexible). Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $4,500 stipend. You can find more information about the program by clicking the link below. Note: A car is required to participate in this program. Applications for this program are now closed.
Program Description

We will also be offering additional Fellowships later in the year. Check back in spring 2022 for more information about our fall/winter programs.
Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation
We are partnering with the Bimini Shark Lab in the Bahamas to provide two research experiences for MISS members. Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $2,000 stipend. You can find more information about Bimini Shark Lab and the program by clicking the links below. The spring MISS Fellowship position will be filled by a MISS member who was unable to complete a fellowship previously due to COVID-19 restrictions. Applications for the fall MISS Fellowship position will open in June 2022.  More information to follow.
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MISS provides a community and funding opportunities for gender minorities of color who wish to enter the field of shark sciences. We aim to show that there are many women of color succeeding in and interested in this field.

​We fundraise and apply for grants to create paid opportunities to attempt to knock do the financial barrier into shark science. We encourage other organizations in our field to do the same.

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    • Rising Tides Mentorship Program
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    • Summer Camp
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